fayalite
[ fey-uh-lahyt, fahy-ah-lahyt ]
nounMineralogy.
the iron end member of the olivine group, Fe2SiO4.
Origin of fayalite
1Words Nearby fayalite
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British Dictionary definitions for fayalite
fayalite
/ (ˈfeɪəˌlaɪt, faɪˈɑːlaɪt) /
noun
a rare brown or black mineral of the olivine group, consisting of iron silicate. Formula: Fe 2 SiO 4
Origin of fayalite
1C19: named after Fayal
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Scientific definitions for fayalite
fayalite
[ fā′ə-līt′ ]
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